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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / April 2005Surgery Monday
Finally... I get my surgery to remove the hardware from my ankle. It has caused me grief for nearly a year, and that is all going to end :-) Now, if I can just get all those sick people to stay away from me between now and then... Janet N. > Finally... I get my surgery to remove the hardware from my ankle. It has > caused me grief for nearly a year, and that is all going to end :-) [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Janet N. Epidural or general? My CSF started leaking out of my lower back after the epidural and I ended up back in hospital a day or two after I had the metalware removed from my ankle. The general for my appendectomy was beautiful, I wasn't sick and was pretty well 'with it' in just a few hours. Cheers, Ari  Signaturespammage trappage: replace fishies_ with yahoo I'm going to die rather sooner than I'd like. I tried to protect my neighbours from crime, and became the victim of it. Complications in hospital following this resulted in a serious illness. I now need a bone marrow transplant. Many people around the world are waiting for a marrow transplant, too. Please volunteer to be a marrow donor: http://www.abmdr.org.au/ http://www.marrow.org/ > Epidural or general? My CSF started leaking out of my lower back after the > epidural and I ended up back in hospital a day or two after I had the [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Ari General. I actually asked about epidural, because I am a weenie and always wonder if I'll wake up after a general. Apparently the spinal fusion I had prevents them from attempting an epidural. It sounds like this surgeon doesn't like to use them anyway. I was a little disappointed, but after reading your email I'm thinking this is probably the right route to take. Janet N. >>Epidural or general? My CSF started leaking out of my lower back after the >>epidural and I ended up back in hospital a day or two after I had the [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Janet N. A good anesthetist is a godsend. I've had good, bad, and mediocre, and the difference is amazing. By the way, when the screws and plate were removed from my ankle because they were cutting a tendon that had been ripped free during the attack (before we knew about the avascular necrosis in the talus). After the surgery and before my brain sank down into the foramen magnum I was up and walking on the leg pretty much immediately after the extra sedatives wore off (the epidural wasn't done quite right and there were some really unpleasant sensations of pressure and skin crawling despite me not being able to feel anything so they gave me more sedatives to make me stop grimacing and shaking my head). Good luck, but odds are you won't need it and you'll be back posting here shortly afterwards. Ari Signaturespammage trappage: replace fishies_ with yahoo I'm going to die rather sooner than I'd like. I tried to protect my neighbours from crime, and became the victim of it. Complications in hospital following this resulted in a serious illness. I now need a bone marrow transplant. Many people around the world are waiting for a marrow transplant, too. Please volunteer to be a marrow donor: http://www.abmdr.org.au/ http://www.marrow.org/ Ari, I had a friend who had that happen to her. She was out of work for a week. Gwen > > Finally... I get my surgery to remove the hardware from my ankle. It has > > caused me grief for nearly a year, and that is all going to end :-) [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > > Ari >Finally... I get my surgery to remove the hardware from my ankle. It has >caused me grief for nearly a year, and that is all going to end :-) [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >Janet N. Good luck with your surgery. I hope that removing the hardware clears up all the problems you have been having. Will be thinking about you. Rose @}>->-- Being educated means that rather than fearing the unknown, one seeks to understand it. RB Please remove "Ima" to reply. When are you going in Janet? Janet (UK) > Finally... I get my surgery to remove the hardware from my ankle. It has > caused me grief for nearly a year, and that is all going to end :-) [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Janet N. I go in at 10:30, and the surgery is scheduled for 12:30. Janet N. > When are you going in Janet? > Janet (UK) [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >> >> Janet N. >I go in at 10:30, and the surgery is scheduled for 12:30. > > Janet N. All the best, Janet. I'll be thinking of you. Janet (UK) >I go in at 10:30, and the surgery is scheduled for 12:30. > > Janet N. you're going to be soooo relieved after getting the hardware removed and having all the problems it has caused you stop. i know i was (different hardware in different places). general is the way to go, sweetie. the new general anesthetics are super, janet, no "hangovers" from them. general anesthesia has come a long way. will light a candle for you and keep you and your OR doctors in my prayerful thoughts and sending healing vibes. wishing you a great outcome! kate >> When are you going in Janet? >> Janet (UK) [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >>> >>> Janet N. >I go in at 10:30, and the surgery is scheduled for 12:30. > > Janet N. and we go with you,,,,, you are in our prayers. Harv > Finally... I get my surgery to remove the hardware from my ankle. It has > caused me grief for nearly a year, and that is all going to end :-) [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Janet N. Well stay out of your family doctors office. Those people are allllll sick and don't go anywhere on an airplane. It just one with the flu on those things and everyone will be sick. :-) Harv i hope it goes smoothly, janet. we'll be thinking of you. diane Prayers Jan... Hugs Cindy > Finally... I get my surgery to remove the hardware from my ankle. It has > caused me grief for nearly a year, and that is all going to end :-) [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Janet N. Good luck, Janet! Here's to pain-free days ahead. Kelly C. > Finally... I get my surgery to remove the hardware from my ankle. It has > caused me grief for nearly a year, and that is all going to end :-) [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Janet N. {{{{{{{{Janet}}}}}}} Good luck, Hon! DeeTee ________________________________ DeeTee and Bob Taggart http://www.marykay.com/dtaggart3 http://mysite.verizon.net/vze8fwov/ ________________________________ > Finally... I get my surgery to remove the hardware from my ankle. It has > caused me grief for nearly a year, and that is all going to end :-) [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Janet N. Good Luck Janet. It will sure be a relief to you to get this over with. Ann Praying for good results and no sick people around! Gwen > Finally... I get my surgery to remove the hardware from my ankle. It has > caused me grief for nearly a year, and that is all going to end :-) [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Janet N. I have you on the prayer list for Monday and I promise not to breathe on you before then :) SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare Thanks, everyone, for your thoughts and prayers. I feel much less nervous knowing that you're all there... of course, I'm not sure how I'll react to NO COFFEE in the morning. LOL. Be back soon, Janet N. All done. Piece of cake <g>. Except for my veins hiding, everything went smoothly. All the itching has already stopped now that the metal is gone. It feels no worse than it did this morning... I even declined pain killers. Yay! Janet N. > All done. Piece of cake <g>. > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Janet N. Excellent news, Janet! I am so glad to hear that this was such a success for you. Kelly C. >All done. Piece of cake <g>. > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > >Janet N. WOW! That is pretty amazing. I hope you continue to be pain free. Rose @}>->-- Being educated means that rather than fearing the unknown, one seeks to understand it. RB Please remove "Ima" to reply. Yay! Yay! (happy shuffle) SO glad for you! Adelle > All done. Piece of cake <g>. > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Janet N. > Yay! Yay! (happy shuffle) > > SO glad for you! > > Adelle what's with the "shuffling", sweetie? you flaring? kate >> All done. Piece of cake <g>. >> [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >> >> Janet N. >> Yay! Yay! (happy shuffle) >> [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > kate Nope, just lazy. Adelle Janet, that is really good news. So very nice when something turns out to be as well as hoped for! Gwen > All done. Piece of cake <g>. > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Janet N. > All done. Piece of cake <g>. > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Janet N. w0w! outstanding! that's super news, janet! i'm sooo pleased for you! now you just heal up quickly. btw, it's ok to take it a little easy for awhile . . . y'know? your surgeon is gonna get a big head, otherwise.<smile> kate > w0w! outstanding! that's super news, janet! i'm sooo pleased for you! > now you just heal up quickly. btw, it's ok to take it a little easy for > awhile . . . y'know? your surgeon is gonna get a big head, > otherwise.<smile> > > kate LOL... he deserves to. This guy is great. But I will take it easy... I haven't found any footware to wear over the bandage so I can drive to work yet. Thanks to everyone for your support. I could feel the good vibes and thought about you all just before I went in. Janet N. > But I will take it easy... I haven't found any footware to wear over the > bandage so I can drive to work yet. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Janet N. Glad to see your postings Janet, and that you're OK. Hugs from UK Janet Janet, So very glad to read that your surgery went well and that you are already noticing an improvement in your symptoms!!! May the rest of your recovery go well and without a hitch! Donna G Yippee! recover quickly and keep enjoying having those plates gone! SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare {{{{{{{{Janet}}}}}}}} So glad to hear that! Now take time to rest and heal. DeeTee ________________________________ DeeTee and Bob Taggart http://www.marykay.com/dtaggart3 http://mysite.verizon.net/vze8fwov/ ________________________________ > All done. Piece of cake <g>. > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Janet N. Yay indeed!!! Isn't it amazing how much pain we put up with that when it is gone, even if it means surgery, we are so much better off. Rest, you deserve it. Duckie > All done. Piece of cake <g>. > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Janet N. Signature_('> (_<_) _ _('< -quack (_<_) _ __('< *QUACK!* <_{__) _('< "|,,|_" (_<_) _('< "AFLAC!" (_<_) You go Girl! Great news. debbie m. http://www.angelfire.com/ga2/angels1/ > All done. Piece of cake <g>. > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Janet N. Janet, I have been praying and sending good and healing thoughts your way. Did not forget about you. You take care and heal quickly. SignatureLove and hugs to all Good thoughts coming your way too. Squirrely Jo > Finally... I get my surgery to remove the hardware from my ankle. It has > caused me grief for nearly a year, and that is all going to end :-) [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Janet N. Janet, that is one surgery you will be glad to have! Hope you find some real relief after everything heals. Nanny > Finally... I get my surgery to remove the hardware from my ankle. It has > caused me grief for nearly a year, and that is all going to end :-) [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Janet N. |
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